(Video) Alexa Bliss Scores a Controversial Win on SmackDown to Advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament

Alexa Bliss qualified for the Queen of the Ring tournament on SmackDown this week after pinning Candice LeRae.

(Video) Alexa Bliss Scores a Controversial Win on SmackDown to Advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament

Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair (via WWE)

Alexa Bliss has been drifting without clear direction on SmackDown since her return. However, that changed this week when she picked up a major victory over Charlotte Flair, Alba Fyre, and Candice LeRae to qualify for the Queen of the Ring tournament. But the win didn’t come without consequences — it sparked a significant rift between Bliss and Flair, adding a layer of tension to her newfound momentum.

During the closing moments of the Fatal Four-Way match, Flair had Fyre locked in a brutal Figure Eight, seemingly moments away from victory. At the same time, Alexa Bliss hit Candice LeRae with a wicked Sister Abigail DDT and went for the pin. In a dramatic twist, Bliss secured the three-count at the exact moment Fyre tapped out to Flair’s submission.

Despite the double finish, the referee ruled in favor of Bliss, advancing her to the Queen of the Ring semi-finals — a decision that clearly didn’t sit well with Flair. The tension escalated as the two shared a heated staredown in the ring, with ‘The Five Feet of Fury’ mocking ‘The Top Girl.’ While Flair appeared to brush off the disrespect, there’s a strong chance she’s quietly plotting her next move in the weeks to come.

WWE has been subtly building tension between Flair and Bliss over the past few weeks on SmackDown, hinting at a potential singles feud in the making. While the two veterans have crossed paths in the past, they’ve never had a full-fledged rivalry. At this stage in their careers, a one-on-one feud between Flair and Bliss is something fans would love to see unfold.

Alexa Bliss to face Charlotte Flair at Evolution 2 next month?

Evolution 2 is set to be WWE’s next major premium live event following Night of Champions. Marking only the second all-women’s PLE in the company’s history, the event is expected to showcase a stacked lineup of top female talent. Given the ongoing storyline, there’s a strong possibility that Alexa Bliss could go one-on-one with Charlotte Flair in what could be a marquee matchup at this historic event.

Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss (via WWE)

WWE is putting major focus on building up Evolution as a landmark event, making it essential for Triple H to stack the card with high-profile matches. A showdown between two former Women’s Champions like Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair would be a guaranteed attention-grabber. On top of that, the current character dynamics between the two have been especially compelling.

For the first time in a long while, ‘The Five Feet of Fury’ is looking strong and confident against a dominant force like ‘The Queen’ — setting the stage for a truly intriguing clash. WWE could make this match official in the coming weeks by further igniting tensions between the two on SmackDown. A few more heated confrontations or dramatic twists could be all it takes to set the stage for a high-stakes showdown.

Alexa Bliss gave her thoughts on the current women’s division in WWE

Alexa Bliss is a longtime WWE Superstar with over a decade under her belt. She made her much-anticipated return at the Royal Rumble after more than two years away from the ring. In that time, the women’s division has gone through some major changes. Recently, the former Women’s Champion shared her thoughts on how things are shaping up in the current landscape.

Alexa Bliss
Alexa Bliss (via WWE)

In a chat with Complex Sports, Bliss said the women’s division has completely surpassed her expectations. She gave props to the years of hard work that women put in to earn the spotlight and praised the newer generation for going toe-to-toe with the men. Bliss also shared her excitement for WWE’s future, saying she feels hopeful after seeing the talent and determination in today’s roster.

It’s amazing. The whole division as a whole has really exceeded my expectations, you know? I know our women have been fighting for a long time since the days of the Diva Era, to have you know be taken seriously, and the fact that our women’s division has been just elevated every single year and all those new talent and everyone it’s just killin’ it and it’s awesome.

Alexa Bliss via Complex Sports

On top of that, the 33-year-old believes WWE has the best women’s locker room in the world right now. She gave a shoutout to rising stars like Roxanne Perez, Stephanie Vaquer, and Giulia, calling them standout talents who are clearly on track to become the future faces of the company.

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